Java’s highest peak has been active for decades – a cloud of black volcanic ash and sand is frequently released from near the summit – sometimes once an hour, sometimes as often as every ten minutes. There have been numerous fatalities, but it is a popular and safe hike if you treat the mountain with respect and as Java’s highest peak, it is one of the finest hikes in Indonesia.
Gunung Lamongan used to be one of Java’s most dangerous volcanoes and is surrounded by 27 ‘maars’ – low-lying outer craters, some of which are now lakes. In January 2011, Gunung Bagging finally reached the top of Tarub – the rarely-visited and overgrown highest peak of this Ribu – with help from local hiker Iwan Erfanto and villagers from Darungan.
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Facts Elevation: 2,803 m (9,196 ft) Prominence: 1,218 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Jawa Timur (East Java) Coordinates: -8.0627, 114.2620 Rating: Eruptions: Ijen 1796, 1817, 1917, 1936, 1952, 1993-94, 1999, 2002 World Ribus ID: 69139 Photos Bagging It! The Merapi-Ijen volcano complex lies within the much larger Ijen caldera on the eastern-most tip of Java overlooking Banyuwangi, the point
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Gunung Butak is the highest mountain of a large range west of Malang, East Java. As it is under 3,000m in elevation, it is less popular than other, higher peaks in the region (many of which can be seen from the top). There is a delightful grassy meadow near the summit called Cemoro Kandang which is perfect for camping and the views at the top are spectacular.
Facts Elevation: 1,265 m (4,150 ft) Prominence: 1,022 m Ribu category: Kurang Tinggi Province: Jawa Timur (East Java) Coordinates: -7.8456, 114.3629 Rating: World Ribus ID: 69210 Photos Bagging It! The relatively small, dormant volcano of Baluran is located in Baluran National Park on the extreme NE tip of Java. Being in a rain shadow, the region is
This Ribu has two excellent paths to the top from the south, with the two trailheads just 800 metres apart (though in different provinces!) It is perhaps Java’s easiest 3,000m peak, especially since the two most popular paths start at an elevation of 1,900m, and is perhaps the island’s most mystical. It’s a great hike for those new to hiking in Indonesia and the views are fabulous.
This peak is the highest point of the enormous Arjuno-Welirang range, located just 50 kilometres south of Indonesia’s second largest city, Surabaya. The lower Welirang peak is active and still mined by local sulphur collectors. The twin Kembar peaks nestle between them and a traverse of the entire range is one of the finest hikes in Java. It’s a huge area so camping for a night or two is absolutely necessary. The best thing to do would be to visit both main peaks for dawn but strong hikers could complete the range in two very long, strenuous days.
The Argopuro mountain complex offers one of the longest and most isolated treks in Java with incredible scenery to match. The ruins of an ancient Hindu temple on Rengganis peak, named after Princess Rengganis who supposedly built the temple possibly as early as the 12th century, make for a mystical experience.
Facts Elevation: 1,249 m (4,098 ft) Prominence: 890 m Peak category: Spesial Province: Jawa Timur (East Java) Coordinates: -7.7241, 113.8465 Rating: Other names: Known locally as Gunung Putri (Princess Mountain) and Gunung Agung Photos Bagging It! Gunung Ringgit is one of the most striking peaks in Java with an attractive collection of cliff faces and steep jungle
Facts Elevation: 2,563 m (8,409 ft) Prominence: 2,130 m Ribu category: Tinggi Sedang Province: Jawa Timur (East Java) Coordinates: -7.8204, 111.7569 Rating: Other names: Ngliman, Wilis World Ribus ID: 69029 Photos Bagging It! This peak is the highest point of a vast and complex mountain range most commonly-known as Wilis. There are three main peaks, each of
